Russian Man Dives Into Freezing Water To Save A Drowning Dog

A thick-skinned Russian known only as Ivan, is a hero to this dog!

We don’t know much about this 21-year-old Russian man, however we are certain he’s a hero. On a cold day in February 2014, this noble man pulled his car to the side of a Russian road to help a motorist who had broken down.

However, helping a broken-down driver was far from the most valiant thing Ivan did that day. While speaking to the motorist, he noticed a pond behind the car that had a strange object bobbing up and down in the water.

He came in closer for a better look, only to discover that it was a helpless dog drowning in the ice-covered water. Ivan (in true Russian fashion) tore his shirt off, jumped into the frozen pond, and smashed his way through the sheets of ice to haul the dog back to shore.

Incredibly, the two both came out alive! (This story reminds us of a similar one in which Boo, the dog, was trapped under an icy lake until some rescuers saved him.)

Watch the dramatic deed that played out as this hero saved a dog’s life:

We would like to note here, that while Ivan was certainly a hero, he also took a huge risk that should not be copied.

According to World Weather, the average temperature in Moscow in March lingers around 0°C. While Ivan’s deed was heroic, he could have easily ended up seriously injured or dead. If you find yourself in a similar situation, please call an animal rescue center and leave it to the professionals to do what they’re trained to do.

Fortunately, everything worked out for Ivan and his new pet Rex!

After the incident, the duo were interviewed by a local news station and they appear inseparable.

These two now have an inseparable bond:

[Featured Image Credit: Daily Mail]